Nathaniel M Collins

US Patent:

20220270515, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Feb 21, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/676716

Inventors:

Nico J. Slabber - Eastvale CA, US
Nathaniel R. Collins - Monrovia CA, US
Vijay R. Balan - Torrance CA, US

International Classification:

G09B 23/30
G09B 23/32

Abstract:

A simulated eye surgical training tool, namely an eye model that facilitates training of ophthalmic surgical procedures, such as goniotomy and trabecular meshwork manipulation. The eye model includes a core made of a rigid material and a Canal frame disposed at an upper end of the core that defines an inwardly-facing Schlemm's canal groove in an inner wall thereof. Various structures may be used in or across the Schlemm's canal groove to simulate a trabecular meshwork. For instance, a flexible sheet may span across the groove, or a soft material placed in the groove. Color or opacity may be used to distinguish the groove from surrounding structures. Also, a corneal dome having an upper hemispherical portion is mounted over the Canal frame, and a scleral dome having an upper bore is mounted around the corneal dome. The core may be mounted on one of a number of angled pedestals on a base.